. >>> judge said no to apple and samsung today. apple wanted an increase in damages. but the judge rejected the request. she also rejected a request for a new trial but hasn't issued a request to reduce the damage judgment. apple is pressing new charges for current products. >>> the government says the nation's gross domestic product shrank for the first time in three years. it dropped in the 4th quarter. the president's christmases believe -- economickests said hurricane sandy played a roll. >> we have seen consistent job growth over almost three years. home prices are starting to climb back. consumer confidence has been rising rising and spending has been rising. >> lawmakers need to come up with a budget before automatic cuts kick in march 1. >>> on wall street today, it sent stocks down. the dow is down 44 to 13,910. the nasdaq is down 11 at 3,142. the s&p is down 5 at 1,501. >>> san jose valley veal is recalling more than a thousand pounds of veal because of possible e.coli contamination. a customer tested a shipment and reported results that were non-negative. w